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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Mairang, Meghalaya (India)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 01:31:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 01:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Mairang, Meghalaya (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 01:31:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Meghalaya
City
Mairang
County
Mairang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.66000, 91.58000
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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